Tek Level is a holdover from the 2001 Edition of BrikWars and is intended to represent an army or unit's teknological sophistication. In that earlier form of the game, units attempting to use teknology a single Tek Level (TL) beyond their ken suffered a penalty to Skill in its use. These units were further barred from using teknology above that level. TLs range from level 0 to level 7, representing the spectrum from the most primitive of teknologikal ability to the most advanced, respectively. TLs are still used by some players as a narrative device, intended to provide an "at-a-glance" overview of a particular faction's capabilities, but the actual mechanics of the system are far more rarely considered in the face of the much simpler and streamlined ruleset ideology found in the 2005 Edition.

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Tek Level is a holdover from the 2001 Edition of BrikWars and is intended to represent an army or unit's teknologikal sophistication. In that earlier form of the game, units attempting to use teknology a single Tek Level (TL) beyond their ken suffered a penalty to Skill in its use. These units were further barred from using teknology above that level. TLs range from level 0 to level 7, representing the spectrum from the most primitive of teknologikal ability to the most advanced, respectively. TLs are still used by some players as a narrative device, intended to provide an "at-a-glance" overview of a particular faction's capabilities, but the actual mechanics of the system are far more rarely considered in the face of the much simpler and streamlined ruleset ideology found in the 2005 Edition.

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In general, it is better to think of a faction or unit's overall capabilities in terms of "sophistication levels" instead of technological levels. Such thinking allows for the general measure of abilities outside the normal connotative narratives associated with scientific and mechanical technologies. Some adjustment of the tek levels charts, below, must be made to accommodate this more inclusive approach. For example, magik (perhaps the most common expression of capabilities outside of normal technological abilities) would not be ranked at a specific Tek Level but instead would range through all Sophistication Levels. Its rank would be determined by the faction's ability, or level of power, with its use.

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For reference, the following outlines the Tek Levels as presented in the 2001 rulebook:

For reference, the following outlines the Tek Levels as presented in the 2001 rulebook:

Some players prefer to forgo assigning a relative numerical value to represent their faction's or unit's capabilities. It is considered a perfectly acceptable practice to refer to the sophistication level instead in terms of descriptive words and phrases, identifying a relatable theme measured by the breadth of the concept. It is the preferred method when doing so, however, that descriptions are kept necessarily brief.

[[Category:Teknology]]

[[Category:Teknology]]

Latest revision as of 15:45, 15 February 2013

Tek Level is a holdover from the 2001 Edition of BrikWars and is intended to represent an army or unit's teknologikal sophistication. In that earlier form of the game, units attempting to use teknology a single Tek Level (TL) beyond their ken suffered a penalty to Skill in its use. These units were further barred from using teknology above that level. TLs range from level 0 to level 7, representing the spectrum from the most primitive of teknologikal ability to the most advanced, respectively. TLs are still used by some players as a narrative device, intended to provide an "at-a-glance" overview of a particular faction's capabilities, but the actual mechanics of the system are far more rarely considered in the face of the much simpler and streamlined ruleset ideology found in the 2005 Edition.

In general, it is better to think of a faction or unit's overall capabilities in terms of "sophistication levels" instead of technological levels. Such thinking allows for the general measure of abilities outside the normal connotative narratives associated with scientific and mechanical technologies. Some adjustment of the tek levels charts, below, must be made to accommodate this more inclusive approach. For example, magik (perhaps the most common expression of capabilities outside of normal technological abilities) would not be ranked at a specific Tek Level but instead would range through all Sophistication Levels. Its rank would be determined by the faction's ability, or level of power, with its use.

For reference, the following outlines the Tek Levels as presented in the 2001 rulebook:

Some players prefer to forgo assigning a relative numerical value to represent their faction's or unit's capabilities. It is considered a perfectly acceptable practice to refer to the sophistication level instead in terms of descriptive words and phrases, identifying a relatable theme measured by the breadth of the concept. It is the preferred method when doing so, however, that descriptions are kept necessarily brief.